2. Feb 26, 2014 R.A.W. Who were the allies in WWI? AIM 40 AIM 40 The Great War HELLO WWI (1914-18)

3. I. The Causes of WWI

4. Militarism: Constant building of a country’s military Alliances: treaties that commit countries to help each other. Imperialism: The competition for colonies Nationalism: great Love for one’s country.

6. II. Assassination In June 1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Prince of Austria, was assassinated while visiting Serbia. Austria gives Serbia an ultimatum: hand over the assassin or else!

7. The Road To War

14. When Serbia refuses war is declared! The Guns of August!!

15. On August 3, Germany invades Belgium. Germany declares war on France on August 4. England Declares war. The Great War has begun!!!